LAS VEGAS, Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International was presented with nine awards by the Nevada Hotel
and Lodging Association (NHLA) during the 8th Annual
Stars of the Industry Hospitality Awards Gala in Las Vegas. The event was held at Thursday
night at ARIA Resort and Casino and recognized exceptional
employees working within Nevada's
hospitality industry.
Headlining the gala, Chuck
Bowling, President & COO of Mandalay Bay Resort &
Casino was named the Hotelier of the Year, the NHLA's highest
honor. The Hotelier of the Year is recognized by industry peers for
his or her exemplary achievements, contributions, and
leadership.
"We are thrilled to receive an unprecedented nine awards from
the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association. I'd like to extend a
special congratulation to Chuck Bowling,who has done a tremendous
job at Mandalay Bay and exemplifies leadership," said Jim Murren, Chairman & CEO of MGM Resorts
International. "These awards are a testament to the hard work and
dedication of our team members who provide a world-class experience
for our guests, while making a positive impact in the
community."
MGM Resorts International was also recognized as the
Sustainability Leading Company of the Year. This award recognizes
an industry property or business that has developed a culture
toward integrating environmental management practices that improve
everyday operations at the bottom line, while maintaining quality
service and meeting guest expectations.
Other MGM Resort award recipients include:
- Maria de La Torre at ARIA for
Administrative Employee of the Year
- Mildred Schneidman at ARIA for
Guest Services Employee of the Year
- Virgil Bautista at The Mirage
for Housekeeping Employee of the Year
- Susan Ryan at MGM Resorts
International for I.T. Professional of the Year
- Sarah Abbott at Mandalay Bay for
Sales Employee of the Year
- Janice Tanaka at MGM Resorts
International for Q1 Volunteer of the Quarter
- Bobby Hart at Aria, recipient of
the Stars of the Industry Outstanding Committee Member.
The Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association is the leading industry
association in Nevada. Since 1979,
the NHLA has been the unifying voice for Nevada's multi-billion-dollar resort and
lodging industry. With hundreds of hotels and industry supporting
vendor members, the NHLA is the state's largest industry
advocate.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global
entertainment company with national and international locations
featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art
meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical
entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant,
nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive,
iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts
portfolio encompasses 28 unique hotel offerings including some of
the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. Expanding
throughout the U.S. and around the world, the company in 2018
opened MGM Springfield in Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in Macau, and the first Bellagio-branded hotel in
Shanghai. The 81,000 global
employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being
recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com.
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